Hands-on laborDisability & accessibility
Build a wheelchair ramp for Josefa in Tlaquepaque
Josefa uses a wheelchair and can't leave the house because of three steps at the door; we need a few hours of carpentry.
🇲🇽 Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico270 views
Josefa has used a wheelchair since 2024, and the house has three steps at the front door and no ramp. At the moment Josefa can only go outside when two neighbors are available to lift the chair.
The materials (treated timber, screws and non-slip surface) have been donated by a local lumberyard. We need a carpenter or two to measure, cut and build, plus a helper or two.
The ramp has to meet the local accessibility standard of 1:12 slope, which is why a person with building experience is important. We estimate six hours of work.
Tools are welcome - saws, drills, spirit levels. We'll provide refreshments, and Josefa's family will cook lunch for the team.
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- effort
- one weekend
- format
- In person in Tlaquepaque
- skills
- carpentry, measuring, power tools
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People who offered to help
- Elijah R. Cooper 🇺🇸
I live about 14 km from Tlaquepaque. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
- Heru Agus Wijaya 🇮🇩
I live about 11 km from Tlaquepaque. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Nisha N. Oberoi 🇮🇳
I live about 5 km from Tlaquepaque. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need
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Wishing you the best, Yolanda. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Laval.
Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best